Need to get rid of Personal Antivirus

[padianan]

I got a pop-up telling me I had trojan viruses and malware. I installed Personal Antivirus thinking it was part of my AVG Antivirus Security files. I want to remove the Personal Antivirus and cannot do so using my "remove these files" icon or "Add/Remove Programs" on the control panel. I'm not a computer guru and need help, please.

With my son's help, I ran an AVG systems virus scan and found nothing. I then ran a Spybot S&D in normal and safe modes and removed everything that it found and listed. Then I backed up my system registry using ERUNT. After that, I installed and ran HijackThis and below is the copy of the log file.

Thank you for your willingness to help. My son and I don't know what to do at this point since the Personal Antivirus is still on my start menu.


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 7:53:37 PM, on 7/14/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NetFilter.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Davidson\Desktop\HiJackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com/?fr=fp-yie8
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/we...0425&.jsrand=4
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Windows Internet Explorer provided by Yahoo!
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A77D3539-581D-450C-9E44-A84C415A6172} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxmlm.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch - {C84D72FE-E17D-4195-BB24-76C02E2E7C4E} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O2 - BHO: SingleInstance Class - {FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartCCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSDRV] NetFilter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WallpaperChanger] C:\Program Files\Wallpaper Master\Wallpaper.exe -startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O18 - Filter: x-sdch - {B1759355-3EEC-4C1E-B0F1-B719FE26E377} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~3\GOEC62~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: ASUS System Control Service (AsSysCtrlService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506 (GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Yahoo! Updater (YahooAUService) - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe

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End of file - 8168 bytes

[Blade81]

Hi,

Download DDS and save it to your desktop from here or here or here.
Disable any script blocker, and then double click dds.scr to run the tool.

• When done, DDS will open two (2) logs:
  1. DDS.txt
  2. Attach.txt
• Save both reports to your desktop. Post them back to your topic.

[padianan]

I ran DDS and generated the 2 files. I saw some instructions to ZIP and attach the Attach file, but I think the forum rules are to not ZIP and attach any file unless instructed to do so by you. As a result, I have pasted the contents of the DDS and Attach files below.

Thanks for your help. I look forward to your next instructions.


Here are the contents of the DDS file:


DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Davidson at 19:49:18.01 on Thu 07/16/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_13
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2643 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NetFilter.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Davidson\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uWindow Title = Windows Internet Explorer provided by Yahoo!
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/?fr=fp-yie8
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
BHO: : {a77d3539-581d-450c-9e44-a84c415a6172} - c:\windows\system32\msxmlm.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [swg] c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
mRun: [StartCCC] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
mRun: [GrooveMonitor] "c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [MSDRV] NetFilter.exe
mRun: [WallpaperChanger] c:\program files\wallpaper master\Wallpaper.exe -startup
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Filter: x-sdch - {B1759355-3EEC-4C1E-B0F1-B719FE26E377} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
AppInit_DLLs: c:\progra~1\google\google~3\GOEC62~1.DLL
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath -
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-3-6 335752]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-3-6 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-3-6 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\asus\assysctrlservice\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [2009-3-6 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgemc.exe [2009-3-6 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-3-6 298776]
R2 YahooAUService;Yahoo! Updater;c:\program files\yahoo!\softwareupdate\YahooAUService.exe [2008-11-9 602392]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [2009-3-7 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [2009-3-7 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2009-4-11 30192]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 09:03 167,936 a------- c:\windows\system32\NetFilter.exe
2009-07-14 09:03 61,440 a------- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 09:03 24,576 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-14 09:03 379,392 a------- c:\windows\system32\msxmlm.dll
2009-07-14 09:03 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\common files\Uninstall
2009-07-14 08:16 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\PersonalAV
2009-07-07 04:00 <DIR> --d-h--- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-07-12 20:19 335,752 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-16 10:36 119,808 a------- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 10:36 81,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 15:09 1,291,264 a------- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 01:15 915,456 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 11:32 345,600 a------- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-01 21:08 11,952 a------- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

============= FINISH: 19:49:35.00 ===============






Here are the contents of the Attach file:


UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG.
IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT

DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01)

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Install Date: 3/6/2009 1:43:01 PM
System Uptime: 7/16/2009 6:24:23 AM (13 hours ago)

Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. | | M4N72-E
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 940 Processor | AM2 | 2999/200mhz

==== Disk Partitions =========================

A: is Removable
C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 466 GiB total, 454.173 GiB free.
D: is CDROM ()
E: is CDROM ()

==== Disabled Device Manager Items =============

==== System Restore Points ===================

RP45: 4/18/2009 3:44:18 PM - System Checkpoint
RP46: 4/19/2009 9:22:15 PM - Avg8 Update
RP47: 4/20/2009 9:44:25 PM - System Checkpoint
RP48: 4/21/2009 11:04:03 PM - System Checkpoint
RP49: 4/23/2009 5:13:58 AM - System Checkpoint
RP50: 4/24/2009 5:41:54 AM - System Checkpoint
RP51: 4/25/2009 7:54:26 AM - System Checkpoint
RP52: 4/27/2009 6:10:21 AM - System Checkpoint
RP53: 4/28/2009 10:25:08 AM - System Checkpoint
RP54: 4/29/2009 2:05:05 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP55: 4/30/2009 5:41:02 AM - System Checkpoint
RP56: 5/1/2009 7:00:15 AM - System Checkpoint
RP57: 5/1/2009 9:06:25 PM - Avg8 Update
RP58: 5/1/2009 9:09:08 PM - Avg8 Update
RP59: 5/3/2009 6:55:46 AM - System Checkpoint
RP60: 5/4/2009 7:57:20 PM - System Checkpoint
RP61: 5/5/2009 1:17:17 PM - Installed Rockstar Games Social Club
RP62: 5/5/2009 1:17:45 PM - Installed Grand Theft Auto IV
RP63: 5/5/2009 1:45:00 PM - Installed DirectX
RP64: 5/5/2009 3:41:50 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP65: 5/6/2009 11:28:25 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP66: 5/7/2009 7:51:04 PM - System Checkpoint
RP67: 5/8/2009 5:33:48 PM - Removed Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable
RP68: 5/8/2009 5:34:16 PM - Removed Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE
RP69: 5/8/2009 5:34:50 PM - Removed Grand Theft Auto IV
RP70: 5/8/2009 5:36:05 PM - Removed Rockstar Games Social Club
RP71: 5/9/2009 8:32:55 PM - System Checkpoint
RP72: 5/10/2009 9:42:57 PM - System Checkpoint
RP73: 5/12/2009 5:32:41 AM - System Checkpoint
RP74: 5/13/2009 5:55:20 AM - System Checkpoint
RP75: 5/13/2009 7:29:50 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP76: 5/13/2009 10:15:52 AM - Avg8 Update
RP77: 5/14/2009 9:02:36 PM - System Checkpoint
RP78: 5/15/2009 11:22:11 PM - System Checkpoint
RP79: 5/17/2009 12:38:59 AM - System Checkpoint
RP80: 5/19/2009 8:38:25 AM - Avg8 Update
RP81: 5/19/2009 8:39:41 AM - Avg8 Update
RP82: 5/20/2009 11:59:25 AM - System Checkpoint
RP83: 5/21/2009 8:05:50 PM - System Checkpoint
RP84: 5/22/2009 8:07:46 PM - System Checkpoint
RP85: 5/23/2009 8:56:49 PM - System Checkpoint
RP86: 5/25/2009 10:17:49 AM - System Checkpoint
RP87: 5/26/2009 6:45:14 PM - System Checkpoint
RP88: 5/27/2009 10:36:11 PM - System Checkpoint
RP89: 5/29/2009 10:28:38 AM - System Checkpoint
RP90: 5/30/2009 6:04:57 PM - System Checkpoint
RP91: 6/5/2009 8:56:39 PM - System Checkpoint
RP92: 6/7/2009 6:19:14 AM - System Checkpoint
RP93: 6/8/2009 7:19:39 AM - System Checkpoint
RP94: 6/9/2009 5:45:32 PM - System Checkpoint
RP95: 6/10/2009 9:16:12 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP96: 6/11/2009 3:56:04 PM - Avg8 Update
RP97: 6/11/2009 3:56:41 PM - Avg8 Update
RP98: 6/12/2009 9:03:28 PM - System Checkpoint
RP99: 6/13/2009 8:27:59 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP100: 6/14/2009 8:58:33 PM - System Checkpoint
RP101: 6/16/2009 6:06:14 AM - System Checkpoint
RP102: 6/17/2009 7:22:41 AM - System Checkpoint
RP103: 6/17/2009 3:27:40 PM - Avg8 Update
RP104: 6/17/2009 3:28:13 PM - Avg8 Update
RP105: 6/18/2009 6:56:09 PM - System Checkpoint
RP106: 6/19/2009 9:36:30 PM - System Checkpoint
RP107: 6/20/2009 10:26:52 PM - System Checkpoint
RP108: 6/22/2009 6:19:13 AM - System Checkpoint
RP109: 6/23/2009 7:16:14 AM - System Checkpoint
RP110: 6/24/2009 7:21:24 AM - System Checkpoint
RP111: 6/24/2009 8:01:06 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0
RP112: 6/24/2009 2:53:51 PM - Avg8 Update
RP113: 6/25/2009 4:38:26 PM - System Checkpoint
RP114: 7/6/2009 6:36:38 AM - System Checkpoint
RP115: 7/7/2009 6:38:17 AM - System Checkpoint
RP116: 7/8/2009 7:42:24 AM - System Checkpoint
RP117: 7/9/2009 7:44:05 AM - System Checkpoint
RP118: 7/10/2009 11:55:49 AM - System Checkpoint
RP119: 7/11/2009 5:22:27 PM - System Checkpoint
RP120: 7/12/2009 8:19:15 PM - Avg8 Update
RP121: 7/12/2009 8:19:52 PM - Avg8 Update
RP122: 7/14/2009 6:18:38 AM - System Checkpoint
RP123: 7/15/2009 6:30:03 AM - System Checkpoint
RP124: 7/15/2009 8:01:54 AM - Software Distribution Service 3.0

==== Installed Programs ======================

2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Reader 9.1.2
AI Suite
AMD Processor Driver
ATI - Software Uninstall Utility
ATI AVIVO Codecs
ATI Catalyst Control Center
ATI Display Driver
ATI HYDRAVISION
ATI Parental Control & Encoder
ATI Problem Report Wizard
AVG 8.5
Catalyst Control Center - Branding
Catalyst Control Center Core Implementation
Catalyst Control Center Graphics Full Existing
Catalyst Control Center Graphics Full New
Catalyst Control Center Graphics Light
Catalyst Control Center Graphics Previews Common
Catalyst Control Center HydraVision Full
Catalyst Control Center Localization Chinese Standard
Catalyst Control Center Localization Chinese Traditional
Catalyst Control Center Localization Czech
Catalyst Control Center Localization Danish
Catalyst Control Center Localization Dutch
Catalyst Control Center Localization Finnish
Catalyst Control Center Localization French
Catalyst Control Center Localization German
Catalyst Control Center Localization Greek
Catalyst Control Center Localization Hungarian
Catalyst Control Center Localization Italian
Catalyst Control Center Localization Japanese
Catalyst Control Center Localization Korean
Catalyst Control Center Localization Norwegian
Catalyst Control Center Localization Polish
Catalyst Control Center Localization Portuguese
Catalyst Control Center Localization Russian
Catalyst Control Center Localization Spanish
Catalyst Control Center Localization Swedish
Catalyst Control Center Localization Thai
Catalyst Control Center Localization Turkish
ccc-core-preinstall
ccc-core-static
ccc-utility
CCC Help Chinese Standard
CCC Help Chinese Traditional
CCC Help Czech
CCC Help Danish
CCC Help Dutch
CCC Help English
CCC Help Finnish
CCC Help French
CCC Help German
CCC Help Greek
CCC Help Hungarian
CCC Help Italian
CCC Help Japanese
CCC Help Korean
CCC Help Norwegian
CCC Help Polish
CCC Help Portuguese
CCC Help Russian
CCC Help Spanish
CCC Help Swedish
CCC Help Thai
CCC Help Turkish
ERUNT 1.1j
Google Desktop
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB953595)
Hotfix for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB958484)
Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB954550-v5)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB961118)
Java(TM) 6 Update 13
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Office Access MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Groove MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Groove Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office InfoPath MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Outlook MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (French) 2007
Microsoft Office Proof (Spanish) 2007
Microsoft Office Proofing (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Publisher MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft Software Update for Web Folders (English) 12
Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Mozilla Firefox (3.0.7)
NoteWorthy Composer
NoteWorthy Composer 2
NVIDIA Drivers
Platform
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951550)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB951944)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB969559)
Security Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB969679)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB969682)
Security Update for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 (KB950130)
Security Update for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (KB957789)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 (KB969693)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB954326)
Security Update for Microsoft Office system 2007 (KB969613)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB969604)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127-v2)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB961260)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB969897)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923789)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952004)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956572)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958690)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB959426)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960225)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960714)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960715)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961371)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961373)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961501)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB968537)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969898)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB970238)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971633)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973346)
Skins
Spelling Dictionaries Support For Adobe Reader 9
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Update for 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB967642)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707)
Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB969907)
Update for Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter (kb971933)
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB968220)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
VIA Platform Device Manager
Wallpaper Master Pro v1.52
WebFldrs XP
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Yahoo! Software Update
Yahoo! Toolbar

==== Event Viewer Messages From Past Week ========

7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7026] - The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load: AFD AmdPPM AsIO AvgLdx86 AvgMfx86 AvgTdiX Fips IPSec MRxSmb NetBIOS NetBT RasAcd Rdbss Tcpip
7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7001] - The TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper service depends on the AFD service which failed to start because of the following error: A device attached to the system is not functioning.
7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7001] - The IPSEC Services service depends on the IPSEC driver service which failed to start because of the following error: A device attached to the system is not functioning.
7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7001] - The DNS Client service depends on the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service which failed to start because of the following error: A device attached to the system is not functioning.
7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: Service Control Manager [7001] - The DHCP Client service depends on the NetBios over Tcpip service which failed to start because of the following error: A device attached to the system is not functioning.
7/14/2009 7:40:44 PM, error: DCOM [10005] - DCOM got error "%1084" attempting to start the service netman with arguments "" in order to run the server: {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1D0-00805FC1270E}
7/14/2009 7:40:20 PM, error: DCOM [10005] - DCOM got error "%1084" attempting to start the service EventSystem with arguments "" in order to run the server: {1BE1F766-5536-11D1-B726-00C04FB926AF}

==== End Of File ===========================

[Blade81]

I ran DDS and generated the 2 files. I saw some instructions to ZIP and attach the Attach file, but I think the forum rules are to not ZIP and attach any file unless instructed to do so by you. As a result, I have pasted the contents of the DDS and Attach files below.

Yes, that was properly done . If log won't fit one reply then it's ok to send it as an attachment.


Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location. The log can also be found here: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
• Please post contents of that file in your next reply.

Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix tool:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/comb...o-use-combofix

Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.

The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.

Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:

The Recovery Console was successfully installed.

Please continue as follows:

1. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix, link
   Remember to re-enable them afterwards.
   
   
2. Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.

When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

Please include the following reports for further review, and so we may continue cleansing the system:

C:\ComboFix.txt
New dds.txt log.

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.

[padianan]

Thanks you again for your help.

We ran Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, ComboFix, and DDS (again). You did not specifically request the DDS Attach log, so we have not included it below. I look forward to your next instructions.

For your information, the Personal Antivirus folder is no longer listed on the All Programs list of the Start menu.

Below are the logs you requested.

Here is the Malwarebytes':

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.39
Database version: 2453
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

7/17/2009 9:30:29 PM
mbam-log-2009-07-17 (21-30-29).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 122752
Time elapsed: 12 minute(s), 1 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 1
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 3
Registry Values Infected: 3
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 3
Files Infected: 6

Memory Processes Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NetFilter.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Unloaded process successfully.

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{a77d3539-581d-450c-9e44-a84c415a6172} (Trojan.BHO.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{a77d3539-581d-450c-9e44-a84c415a6172} (Trojan.BHO.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{a77d3539-581d-450c-9e44-a84c415a6172} (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment\avapp (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment\avuninst (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\msdrv (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
C:\Program Files\PersonalAV (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Uninstall\PersonalAV (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PersonalAV (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxmlm.dll (Trojan.BHO.H) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\program files\common files\uninstall\personalav\Uninstall.lnk (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\all users\start menu\personalav\Personal Antivirus.lnk (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\all users\start menu\personalav\Uninstall.lnk (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Desktop\Personal Antivirus.lnk (Rogue.PersonalAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NetFilter.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.






Here is the ComboFix file:

ComboFix 09-07-14.08 - Davidson 07/17/2009 22:00.1.4 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2798 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

c:\windows\system32\ATIODCLI.exe
c:\windows\system32\ATIODE.exe

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-18 to 2009-07-18 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\Davidson\APPLIC~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-13 17:36 38160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-13 17:36 19096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-07-14 20:23 . 2009-07-14 20:23 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-07-14 19:50 . 2009-07-14 19:57 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 19:50 . 2009-07-14 19:57 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 19:08 . 2009-07-14 19:26 -------- d---a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-06-22 14:58 24576 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-05-14 09:58 61440 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-07-18 01:30 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Uninstall
2009-07-07 08:00 . 2009-07-14 13:24 -------- d--h--w- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$
2009-07-05 21:25 . 2009-07-05 21:25 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-07-15 12:03 . 2009-04-05 19:21 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Help
2009-07-13 00:19 . 2009-03-06 13:31 335752 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-17 19:28 . 2009-03-06 13:31 27784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2008-04-14 12:00 81920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2008-04-14 12:00 119808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2008-04-14 12:00 1291264 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 05:15 . 2008-04-14 12:00 915456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-08 21:38 . 2009-05-05 19:13 273592 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\FontCache3.0.0.0.dat
2009-05-08 02:39 . 2009-05-06 19:25 664 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d9caps.dat
2009-05-07 15:32 . 2008-04-14 12:00 345600 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-02 01:08 . 2009-03-06 13:31 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-05-02 01:08 . 2009-03-06 13:31 108552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-02-20 01:43 . 2009-03-06 13:23 134648 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll
2009-04-11 15:17 . 2009-04-11 15:17 122880 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2009-03-06 39408]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"StartCCC"="c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe" [2008-08-30 61440]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-06-11 1948440]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-03-09 148888]
"GrooveMonitor"="c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" [2007-08-24 33648]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-02-27 35696]
"Google Desktop Search"="c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" [2009-04-11 30192]
"WallpaperChanger"="c:\program files\Wallpaper Master\Wallpaper.exe" [2007-11-24 650240]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-05-02 01:08 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"idsvc"=3 (0x3)
"JavaQuickStarterService"=2 (0x2)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"getPlus(R) Helper"=3 (0x3)
"ATI Smart"=2 (0x2)
"Ati HotKey Poller"=2 (0x2)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgui.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgtray.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\GROOVE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 335752]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [3/6/2009 9:27 AM 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 298776]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [3/7/2009 10:34 AM 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [3/7/2009 10:31 AM 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe [4/11/2009 11:17 AM 30192]

--- Other Services/Drivers In Memory ---

*Deregistered* - NDISRD

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{A509B1FF-37FF-4bFF-8CFF-4F3A747040FF}]
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx c:\program files\Internet Explorer\clrtour.inf,DefaultInstall.ResetTour,,12
.
.
------- Supplementary Scan -------
.
uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\Davidson\APPLIC~1\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\mpskemth.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\mpskemth.default\extensions\moveplayer@movenetworks.com\platform\WINNT_x86-msvc\plugins\npmnqmp071303000004.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true.

**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-07-17 22:03
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
.
--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-796845957-842925246-725345543-1004\Software\SecuROM\License information*]
"datasecu"=hex:24,2e,15,18,85,71,51,82,20,24,ce,2d,0f,71,52,e6,4e,92,27,02,1f,
a6,00,59,e4,92,05,31,53,e8,09,38,fe,d4,99,d3,0d,04,3a,88,95,36,c3,19,c8,d5,\
"rkeysecu"=hex:82,43,33,bb,48,9f,55,f6,f6,bd,c5,88,db,7f,6c,07
.
--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(660)
c:\windows\system32\Ati2evxx.dll

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(392)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.3053_x-ww_b80fa8ca\MSVCR80.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
.
------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
.
c:\windows\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
c:\windows\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
c:\program files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CCC.exe
c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe
.
**************************************************************************
.
Completion time: 2009-07-18 22:04 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-18 02:04

Pre-Run: 487,578,271,744 bytes free
Post-Run: 487,593,295,872 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer

162 --- E O F --- 2009-07-15 12:03


Here is the new DDS log:


DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Davidson at 22:12:08.81 on Fri 07/17/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_13
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2826 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Davidson\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [swg] c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
mRun: [StartCCC] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
mRun: [GrooveMonitor] "c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [WallpaperChanger] c:\program files\wallpaper master\Wallpaper.exe -startup
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Filter: x-sdch - {B1759355-3EEC-4C1E-B0F1-B719FE26E377} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
FF - component: c:\program files\avg\avg8\firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\davidson\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\extensions\moveplayer@movenetworks.com\platform\winnt_x86-msvc\plugins\npmnqmp071303000004.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-3-6 335752]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-3-6 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-3-6 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\asus\assysctrlservice\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [2009-3-6 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgemc.exe [2009-3-6 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-3-6 298776]
R2 YahooAUService;Yahoo! Updater;c:\program files\yahoo!\softwareupdate\YahooAUService.exe [2008-11-9 602392]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [2009-3-7 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [2009-3-7 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2009-4-11 30192]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-17 22:04 <DIR> -cd----- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\cache
2009-07-17 21:59 <DIR> a-dshr-- C:\cmdcons
2009-07-17 21:58 219,648 a------- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 161,792 a------- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 98,816 a------- c:\windows\sed.exe
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-17 21:14 38,160 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 19,096 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 09:03 61,440 a------- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 09:03 24,576 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-14 09:03 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\common files\Uninstall
2009-07-07 04:00 <DIR> --d-h--- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-07-12 20:19 335,752 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-16 10:36 119,808 a------- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 10:36 81,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 15:09 1,291,264 a------- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 01:15 915,456 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 11:32 345,600 a------- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-01 21:08 11,952 a------- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

============= FINISH: 22:12:18.85 ===============

[Blade81]

Hi again,

Upload following files to Virustotal (rescan if file is scanned before) and post back the results or links to the results:
c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll



Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

DirLook::
c:\program files\Common Files\Uninstall

Save this as
CFScript

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.



Close all browser windows and refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe
Then post the resultant log.


Combofix should never take more that 20 minutes including the reboot if malware is detected.
If it does, open Task Manager then Processes tab (press ctrl, alt and del at the same time) and end any processes of findstr, find, sed or swreg, then combofix should continue.
If that happened we want to know, and also what process you had to end.


Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop.

Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it

Under Main choose:
Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache
*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox:
Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

If you use Opera:
Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.


Please run an online scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner as instructed in the screenshot here.


Post back its report, a fresh dds.txt log and above mentioned ComboFix resultant log.

[padianan]

Thanks again for your help. We have followed them to the best of our abilities and here are the results. We llok forward to your next instructions.

The Virustotal scan results can be found using the following links:

http://www.virustotal.com/analisis/2...986-1247968061


http://www.virustotal.com/analisis/f...16b-1247969094


Here is the ComboFix log:

ComboFix 09-07-14.08 - Davidson 07/18/2009 22:13.2.4 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2767 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-19 to 2009-07-19 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\Davidson\APPLIC~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-13 17:36 38160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-18 01:14 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-07-18 01:14 . 2009-07-13 17:36 19096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-07-14 20:23 . 2009-07-14 20:23 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-07-14 19:50 . 2009-07-14 19:57 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 19:50 . 2009-07-14 19:57 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 19:08 . 2009-07-14 19:26 -------- d---a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-06-22 14:58 24576 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-05-14 09:58 61440 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 13:03 . 2009-07-18 01:30 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Uninstall
2009-07-07 08:00 . 2009-07-14 13:24 -------- d--h--w- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$
2009-07-05 21:25 . 2009-07-05 21:25 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-07-15 12:03 . 2009-04-05 19:21 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Help
2009-07-13 00:19 . 2009-03-06 13:31 335752 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-17 19:28 . 2009-03-06 13:31 27784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2008-04-14 12:00 81920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2008-04-14 12:00 119808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2008-04-14 12:00 1291264 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 05:15 . 2008-04-14 12:00 915456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-08 21:38 . 2009-05-05 19:13 273592 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\FontCache3.0.0.0.dat
2009-05-08 02:39 . 2009-05-06 19:25 664 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\d3d9caps.dat
2009-05-07 15:32 . 2008-04-14 12:00 345600 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-02 01:08 . 2009-03-06 13:31 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-05-02 01:08 . 2009-03-06 13:31 108552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-02-20 01:43 . 2009-03-06 13:23 134648 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll
2009-04-11 15:17 . 2009-04-11 15:17 122880 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Look )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
---- Directory of c:\program files\Common Files\Uninstall ----



((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2009-07-18_02.03.24 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
+ 2009-07-18 12:42 . 2009-07-18 12:42 16384 c:\windows\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_41c.dat
+ 2008-04-14 12:00 . 2009-07-18 12:46 68360 c:\windows\system32\perfc009.dat
- 2008-04-14 12:00 . 2009-07-18 01:38 68360 c:\windows\system32\perfc009.dat
+ 2008-04-14 12:00 . 2009-07-18 12:46 435590 c:\windows\system32\perfh009.dat
- 2008-04-14 12:00 . 2009-07-18 01:38 435590 c:\windows\system32\perfh009.dat
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2009-03-06 39408]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"StartCCC"="c:\program files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe" [2008-08-30 61440]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-06-11 1948440]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-03-09 148888]
"GrooveMonitor"="c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" [2007-08-24 33648]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-02-27 35696]
"Google Desktop Search"="c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" [2009-04-11 30192]
"WallpaperChanger"="c:\program files\Wallpaper Master\Wallpaper.exe" [2007-11-24 650240]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-05-02 01:08 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"idsvc"=3 (0x3)
"JavaQuickStarterService"=2 (0x2)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"getPlus(R) Helper"=3 (0x3)
"ATI Smart"=2 (0x2)
"Ati HotKey Poller"=2 (0x2)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgui.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgtray.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\GROOVE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 335752]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [3/6/2009 9:27 AM 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [3/6/2009 9:31 AM 298776]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [3/7/2009 10:34 AM 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [3/7/2009 10:31 AM 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe [4/11/2009 11:17 AM 30192]

--- Other Services/Drivers In Memory ---

*Deregistered* - NDISRD

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{A509B1FF-37FF-4bFF-8CFF-4F3A747040FF}]
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx c:\program files\Internet Explorer\clrtour.inf,DefaultInstall.ResetTour,,12
.
.
------- Supplementary Scan -------
.
uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\Davidson\APPLIC~1\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\mpskemth.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\Davidson\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\mpskemth.default\extensions\moveplayer@movenetworks.com\platform\WINNT_x86-msvc\plugins\npmnqmp071303000004.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true.

**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-07-18 22:15
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
.
--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-796845957-842925246-725345543-1004\Software\SecuROM\License information*]
"datasecu"=hex:24,2e,15,18,85,71,51,82,20,24,ce,2d,0f,71,52,e6,4e,92,27,02,1f,
a6,00,59,e4,92,05,31,53,e8,09,38,fe,d4,99,d3,0d,04,3a,88,95,36,c3,19,c8,d5,\
"rkeysecu"=hex:82,43,33,bb,48,9f,55,f6,f6,bd,c5,88,db,7f,6c,07
.
--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(656)
c:\windows\system32\Ati2evxx.dll

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(1456)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.3053_x-ww_b80fa8ca\MSVCR80.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
.
Completion time: 2009-07-19 22:15
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-19 02:15
ComboFix2.txt 2009-07-18 02:04

Pre-Run: 487,579,758,592 bytes free
Post-Run: 487,547,031,552 bytes free

148 --- E O F --- 2009-07-15 12:03





Here is the Kaspersky report:

KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Program database last update: Sunday, July 19, 2009 04:20:08
Records in database: 2492525
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\
E:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 37716
Threat name: 0
Infected objects: 0
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 00:28:18

No malware has been detected. The scan area is clean.

The selected area was scanned.




Here is the DDS log:


DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Davidson at 23:34:47.04 on Sat 07/18/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_13
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2634 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Davidson\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [swg] c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
mRun: [StartCCC] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
mRun: [GrooveMonitor] "c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [WallpaperChanger] c:\program files\wallpaper master\Wallpaper.exe -startup
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Filter: x-sdch - {B1759355-3EEC-4C1E-B0F1-B719FE26E377} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
FF - component: c:\program files\avg\avg8\firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\davidson\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\extensions\moveplayer@movenetworks.com\platform\winnt_x86-msvc\plugins\npmnqmp071303000004.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-3-6 335752]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-3-6 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-3-6 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\asus\assysctrlservice\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [2009-3-6 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgemc.exe [2009-3-6 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-3-6 298776]
R2 YahooAUService;Yahoo! Updater;c:\program files\yahoo!\softwareupdate\YahooAUService.exe [2008-11-9 602392]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [2009-3-7 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [2009-3-7 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2009-4-11 30192]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-17 22:04 <DIR> -cd----- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\cache
2009-07-17 21:59 <DIR> a-dshr-- C:\cmdcons
2009-07-17 21:58 219,648 a------- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 161,792 a------- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 98,816 a------- c:\windows\sed.exe
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-17 21:14 38,160 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 19,096 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 09:03 61,440 a------- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 09:03 24,576 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-14 09:03 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\common files\Uninstall
2009-07-07 04:00 <DIR> --d-h--- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-07-12 20:19 335,752 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-16 10:36 119,808 a------- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 10:36 81,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 15:09 1,291,264 a------- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 01:15 915,456 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 11:32 345,600 a------- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-01 21:08 11,952 a------- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

============= FINISH: 23:34:59.04 ===============

[Blade81]

Hi,

Delete c:\program files\common files\Uninstall folder. Reboot and post a fresh dds.txt log. How's the system running now?

[padianan]

Thanks again for your help. To be honest, I haven't been running the computer except when working on your instructions. However, there have been no pop-ups from Personal Antivirus or anything else, and Personal AV is no longer listed on the Start menu. Everything seems to be running normally, as far as I can tell.

Here is the DDS log you requested us to send.


DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Davidson at 22:39:07.95 on Sun 07/19/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_13
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3327.2801 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Davidson\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=09559od36jgou#_pg=showFolder&fid=Inbox&order=down&tt=7172&pSize=25&.rand=292610425&.jsrand=4
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [swg] c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
mRun: [StartCCC] "c:\program files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
mRun: [GrooveMonitor] "c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [WallpaperChanger] c:\program files\wallpaper master\Wallpaper.exe -startup
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Filter: x-sdch - {B1759355-3EEC-4C1E-B0F1-B719FE26E377} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_A8904FB862BD9564.dll
Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/
FF - component: c:\program files\avg\avg8\firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\GoogleDesktopMozilla.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\davidson\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\mpskemth.default\extensions\moveplayer@movenetworks.com\platform\winnt_x86-msvc\plugins\npmnqmp071303000004.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-3-6 335752]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-3-6 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-3-6 108552]
R2 AsSysCtrlService;ASUS System Control Service;c:\program files\asus\assysctrlservice\1.00.00\AsSysCtrlService.exe [2009-3-6 86016]
R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgemc.exe [2009-3-6 907032]
R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-3-6 298776]
R2 YahooAUService;Yahoo! Updater;c:\program files\yahoo!\softwareupdate\YahooAUService.exe [2008-11-9 602392]
R3 AtiHdmiService;ATI Function Driver for HDMI Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AtiHdmi.sys [2009-3-7 93184]
R3 VIAHdAudAddService;VIA High Definition Audio Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\viahduaa.sys [2009-3-7 993280]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-092308-165331;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.809.23506;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2009-4-11 30192]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2009-07-17 22:04 <DIR> -cd----- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\cache
2009-07-17 21:59 <DIR> a-dshr-- C:\cmdcons
2009-07-17 21:58 219,648 a------- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 161,792 a------- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
2009-07-17 21:58 98,816 a------- c:\windows\sed.exe
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\davidson\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-17 21:14 38,160 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 19,096 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-17 21:14 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 15:50 <DIR> --d----- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-14 09:03 61,440 a------- c:\windows\system32\ndisapi.dll
2009-07-14 09:03 24,576 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\ndisrd.sys
2009-07-07 04:00 <DIR> --d-h--- C:\$AVG8.VAULT$

==================== Find3M ====================

2009-07-12 20:19 335,752 a------- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-16 10:36 119,808 a------- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 10:36 81,920 a------- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 15:09 1,291,264 a------- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 01:15 915,456 a------- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 11:32 345,600 a------- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-01 21:08 11,952 a------- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

============= FINISH: 22:39:24.71 ===============

[Blade81]

Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis



Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

• Click START then RUN
• Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK

You may delete DDS and HijackThis (uninstall thru add/remove programs and then delete HiJackThis.exe file on your desktop)

UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure

This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

• hosts file:
  
  • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
  • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
  • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
  • However, it can slow down certain computers.
  • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
  
  Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
  If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
  
  2. Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
  3. Click run
  4. In the dialog box, type services.msc
  5. hit enter, then locate dns client
  6. Highlight it, then double-click it.
  7. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
  8. Click ok
  
  
• Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this webpage out.
  If you don't have a 3rd party firewall or a router behind NAT then I recommend getting one. I recommend either Online Armor Free or Comodo Firewall Pro (If you choose Comodo: Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and install firewall ONLY!). Both providers have support forums that help with configuration related questions.

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.



Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade